Wichita Lineman
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INTRO
F Gm7 F Gm7
F Gm7 F Gm7
Bb7M Am7
I am a lineman of the county
Bb/C
And I drive the main road
Dm7 Am G D
Searchin' in the sun for another overload
CM7
I hear you singin' in the wire
G/B Gm/Bb
I can hear you through the whine
D A Bb7M C
And the Wichita lineman is still on the line
Bb7M
C Bb7M Am7
I know I need a small vacation
Bb/C
But it don't look like rain
Dm Am
And if it snows that stretch down south
G D
Won't ever stand the strain
C
And I need you more than want you
G/B Gm/Bb
And I want you for all time
D A Bb7M C
And the Wichita lineman is still on the line
Bb7M C
flugelhorn solo
Bb7M Am7 Bb/C Dm Am G D
C
And I need you more than want you
G/B Gm/Bb
And I want you for all time
D A Bb7M C
And the Wichita lineman is still on the line
Bb7M C
Bb7M C Bb7M C
Wichita lineman
Bb7M C Bb7M C
Still on the line
Bb7M C Bb7M C
On the line
Bb7M C Bb7M C
Bb7M C Bb7M C
Bb7M C Bb7M C
On the line
Bb7M C Bb7M C
Bb7M
How to play Wichita Lineman
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is F. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.